George Jasper Golden (GJG, 1833-1880) … GJG is a cofounder of Stanford & Golden ‘Engine Builders and General Machinists’ and credited with design of the world’s first breech-loading artillery gun.
Golding/Golden/Goulding Family History on Facebook Updated 2019.03.30 When war came the Goldens sent their own Army, fighting in large numbers for both the Union and for the Confederacy. Some volunteered, and many were drafted — on both sides. Many Goldens served with Confederate forces, although many more served with the Union forces. Spelling of family … Read more
Golding / Golden / Goulding et al Family History on Facebook William H. Golden was born about 1846 in Pickens, South Carolina. Other than his birth, the only thing we know about him is that he joined or was drafted into the 1st Regiment, Rifles (infantry), of South Carolina in 1864. This unit was assigned … Read more
Golding / Golden / Goulding et al Family History on Facebook Sebron Johnson Golding >> What unit did he serve in during the Civil War? Sebron is a very unique name among Goldens/Goldings — and it may have started out as a misspelling of Seaborn, which was quite popular. Sebron WAS recorded as Seborn Golding … Read more
Golding / Golden / Goulding et al Family History on Facebook Seaborn Golden – Not all things carved in stone (or found on the internet) are correct The birthdate on this grave marker should be 1820 or 1821 … not 1841, the year of Seaborn’s marriage. Military Service: There is no evidence or record of … Read more